by Anne Blue, photography by Kelly Heck Exhilarating exercise, taking in scenic vistas and growing friendships with other riders are among the reasons cyclists give for their love of pedaling, but many also find joy in the rekindling a childhood pleasure. “Riding a bike makes you feel like you are 10 years old again and you don’t have a care in the world,” said Eldersburg resident Ann-Marie Benedict. Fellow cycler Judy Chatfield, also of Eldersburg, called cycling “empowering.” “It is about the freedom and doing something different,” she said. Benedict and Chatfield have ridden bikes all their lives....

by Rebekah Cartwright, photography by Kelly Heck A group of students from Elmer Wolfe Elementary School take their seats and size up their opponents. Their weapons? Their minds. Their motivation? A trophy and, of course, bragging rights. This isn’t...